3mL Pre-Filled Saline in 5mL Syringe 10mL Pre-Filled Saline in 10mL Syringe
Pre-Filled Saline Syringes For U.S. Customers Only
NO MORE MANUALLY FILLING YOUR IV FLUSH SYRINGES!
REDUCE RISK OF NOSICOMIAL INFECTION • Terminally sterilized with a sterile fluid path and approved for use in a sterile field • Studies show virtually 0% contamination rate for pre-filled flush syringes manufactured by companies that utilize terminal sterilization 1,2,3 • Reduce medication errors and contamination risks associated with manually filled syringes • Manually prepared flush syringes have been associated with higher rates of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) 4,5 REDUCE COST • P re-filled flush syringes are less expensive than manually prepared syringes when all factors are included in the cost • Ready-to-use, pre-filled, and pre-assembled; no additional components to buy • Reduces catheter flushing time in comparison to manually prepared flush syringes 6 • No more wasted time filling syringes! Improve staff efficiency and workflow by eliminating steps and time involved in the manual preparation of saline syringes DESCRIPTION ITEM # Pre-filled syringe, 3mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP in a 5mL syringe, IV Flush Only 90503 Box of 720 Pre-filled syringe, 10mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP in a 10mL syringe, IV Flush Only 91110 NEW SIZE Box of 180
10mL Saline in 10mL Syringe
3mL Saline in 5mL Syringe
1. Elliott, T.S., et al. (2001). Are contaminated flush solutions an overlooked source for catheter-related sepsis? Journal of Hospital Infection, Sept. 49(1):81-83. 2. van Grafhorst, J., Foudraine, N.A., et al. (2002). Unexpected high risk of contamination with staphylococci species attributable to standard preparation of syringes for continuous intravenous drug administration in a simulation model in intensive care units. Critical Care Medicine. 30(4):833-836. 3. Gura, K.M. (2004). Incidence and Nature of Epidemic Nosocomial Infections. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 27(3):175-180. 4. Hadaway, L. Flushing vascular access catheters: Risks for infection transmission. Infection Control Resource, Vol 4, No. 2. 5. Pittet, D., Tarara, D., Wenzel, R.P. (1994). Nosocomial bloodstream infection in critically ill patients. Excess length of stay, extra costs, and attributable mortality. JAMA; 271:1598-1601. 6. Keogh S. et al. A Time and Motion Study of Peripheral Venous Catheter Flushing Practice Using Manually Prepared and Prefilled Flush Syringes. Journal of Infusion Nursing. March/April 2014; Vol 37, Nr 2.
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